Upcoming Deadlines for December, January and February:

DECEMBER

Bristol Myers Squibb Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular Research Award
http://www.bms.com/sr/grants/data/cardio_05.pdf
Presented annually to individuals for outstanding contributions in the field of cardiovascular research.
Amount of award: $50,000
Deadline: 12/5/05

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Foundation
http://www.fdhn.org/html/awards/recognition_prizes.html
AGA AstraZeneca-William Beaumont International Prize for Distinguished Research in Digestive Diseases recognizes an individual who has made a major contribution to basic and/or clinical digestive diseases research.
Amount of award: $25,000
Deadline: 12/6/05

General Motors Cancer Research Prize
http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/philanthropy/cancer_research/
awards_2006_nom.htm
Recognizes a seminal contribution in cancer research, considering accomplishments in diagnosis and treatment, cause and prevention, or basic science.
Amount of award: $250,000
Deadline: 12/15/05

Bressler Prize in Vision Science
http://jgb.org/programs_services.asp
The Jewish Guild for the Blind offers the prize to all professionals in the field of vision science who have published research or clinical work that has contributed significantly to the advancement of vision care, the treatment of eye disease or the rehabilitation of people with vision impairment or blindness.
Amount of award: $30,000
Deadline: 12/23/05

JANUARY

Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research
http://www.amc.edu/prize_in_medicine.htm
For a scientist, or group, whose work has lead to significant advances in the fields of research with demonstrated translational benefits applied to improved patient care.
Amount of award: $500,000
Deadline: 1/06/06

Daniel C. Tosteson, M.D. Award for Leadership in Medical Education
http://bidmc.harvard.edu/display.asp?leaf_id=4496
Awarded by The Carl J. Shapiro Institute for Education and Research to an individual whose leadership has brought about significant innovation or improvement in undergraduate and/or graduate medical education.
Amount of award: $10,000
Deadline: 1/6/06

Bristol Myers Squibb Distinguished Achievement in Nutrition Research Award
http://www.bms.com/sr/grants/data/nutrit.html
Presented annually to individuals for outstanding contributions in the field of nutrition research.
Amount of award: $50,000
Deadline: 1/13/06

Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science
Contact: 615-322-5191 or steven.gabbe@vanderbilt.edu
Awarded to a woman who has made significant advances in the biological sciences and who has contributed positively to the mentorship of other women in science.
Amount of award: $25,000
Deadline: 1/15/06

Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Medical Research Awards in Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Neuropsychiatry
The foundation does not maintain a website.
Presented to increase public awareness of vital areas of investigation.
Amount of award: $35,000
Deadline: 1/17/05

The Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize for Biology or Biochemistry
No website available; see below for PDF.
Awarded via Columbia University, this prize honors a scientific investigator, or group of investigators, whose contributions to knowledge in either of biology or biochemistry are deemed worthy of special recognition.
Download PDF file
Amount of award: None
Deadline: 1/21/05

FEBRUARY

Bristol Myers Squibb Distinguished Achievement in Metabolic Research Award
http://www.bms.com/sr/grants/data/metabo2_05.pdf
Presented annually to individuals for outstanding contributions in the field of metabolic research.
Amount of award: $50,000
Deadline: 2/27/06

Tanner-Vandeput-Boswick Burn Prize
http://www.worldburn.org/TVBPrize/TVB.pdf
Awarded every 4 years by the International Society for Burn Injuries to those who have made an outstanding contribution to any aspect of burn management or to an outstanding practitioner of burn treatment.
Amount of award: $100,000
Deadline: 2/28/06

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